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Tinubu Must Distinguish Politics From Legitimate Criticism

President Bola Tinubu appears to treat every criticism as politics instead of focusing on governance and responding to public concerns. Since taking office, his administration has faced criticism for prioritising political calculations over performance. Nigerians elected him to govern, and his record in office should be the basis on which he is judged. The response to the Catholic bishops' criticism is especially troubling. The same religious leaders were praised for speaking truth to power when Tinubu was in opposition. Dismissing them as political now, while supporters attack them online, suggests that the government is unwilling to accept criticism. There should be a clear line between political disagreement and legitimate calls for accountability. The administration needs to recognise that not every critic is an opponent.

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prince

What would a clearer distinction between legitimate criticism and political opposition look like in the administration's public responses?

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jaruma

What specific standards should public officials use when responding to criticism versus partisan attacks?

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kris

The concern here is that people want their public worries addressed, not simply interpreted as partisan attacks.

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dapo

Not every criticism is automatically constructive either, but dismissing broad concerns as politics can weaken trust.

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lucy

A practical approach is to respond to specific concerns with clear actions, timelines, and regular updates on governance priorities.

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